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280BVX Blower/Vacuum

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Original Instructions Version July 15

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants the product against faulty materials and workmanship for a period 
of 2 years from the date of first purchase. The warranty is applicable when the product is used 
in a “home owner” application. If products are used for commercial or professional purposes, 
the warranty period is for 3 months from the date of first purchase. Warranty does not extend to 
failure due to fair wear and tear.

The manufacturer undertakes to replace, any spare parts that are classified as defective by an 
appointed Mitox service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of 
the machine, either partially or wholly, and /or consequential damages and /or interest charges 
either directly or indirectly.

Warranty does not cover failure due to:

Insufficient maintenance.
Incorrect fuel mixture and stale fuel.
Abnormal use or accidental damage.
Incorrect assembly, adjustment or operation of the product.
Spare parts that are subject to wear e.g. bag, blades, bearings, cables, guards, deflectors, spark 
plugs, air filters etc.

Neither does warranty extend to:
Freight and packing costs.
Use of non-genuine spare parts i.e. those from another manufacturer.
Use of the machine for any other purpose than that for which it was designed.
Use and maintenance of the machine in a manner not described in the owner’s manual.

As part of our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to alter or 
amend this specification without notice. As a result, the product may differ from the information 
contained herein but any alteration will only be implemented without notice if it is classified as an 
improvement to the above specification. 

READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE

When ordering spare parts, please quote the part number, this can be found in the parts list 
included in this manual.

Retain the receipt of purchase without which no warranty can be offered.
Mitox Garden Machinery
Wincanton Business Park
Wincanton 
Somerset
BA9 9RS

Summary of Contents for 280BVX

Page 1: ...erator s Manual user manual maintenance instructions and spare parts 280BVX Blower Vacuum www mitoxgm co uk Read this manual carefully before operating the machine Original Instructions Version July 1...

Page 2: ...18 GETTING TO KNOW THIS MACHINE MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND USAGE This machine is a portable gardening device fitted with an engine and more precisely a blower suction device for DIY use It basically cons...

Page 3: ...TS Your machine must be used carefully Symbols have therefore been placed on various parts of the machine to remind you of the main precautions to be taken Their meaning is explained below You are als...

Page 4: ...ously variable 1 Engine 2 Throttle setting device 3 Engine switch 4 Throttle trigger 5 Spark plug 6 Starter handle 7 Primer blub 8 Choke knob 9 Intake grille 10 Upper handle 11 Air filter screw 12 Fue...

Page 5: ...mask respirator protective earplugs anti shear safety boots with non slip soles Never wear scarves shirts necklaces or any hanging or flapping accessory that could catch in the machine Tie your hair...

Page 6: ...oisten the surface slightly 4 Try not to cause any disturbance Use this machine at reasonable times of the day only not early morning or late evening when the noise could cause disturbance 5 Do not mo...

Page 7: ...n use 17 To avoid the risk of fire do not leave the machine with the engine hot on leaves dry grass or other inflammable material 18 WARNING If something breaks or an accident occurs while working tur...

Page 8: ...performed in unauthorized centres or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate the Warranty and all obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer 4 Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sur...

Page 9: ...ower and a vacuum collector for both of these uses it is necessary to correctly arrange the appropriate accessories included with the equipment Unpacking and completing the assembly should be done on...

Page 10: ...place Position the bag over the shoulder and use the adjustable shoulder strap to regulate the height NOTE The machine is correctly assembled when the rounded part of the chute is pointed towards the...

Page 11: ...uelling stop The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into petrol prepare a mixture of Unleaded petrol and semi synthetic two stroke oil that meets the specifications of API TC ISO L EGC JASO FC Low Smok...

Page 12: ...To fuel Shake the can with the fuel mixture well Using a filtered funnel pour an amount of fuel mixture suited to the work to be performed Refuel without filling the tank to the rim Fig 3 Always clos...

Page 13: ...y flood the engine and make starting difficult If you happen to flood the engine repeat the hot start procedure a few times to eliminate any excess fuel 3 1 2 Hot starting To hot start the engine imme...

Page 14: ...wind 4 2 USE AS A VACUUM COLLECTOR The machine must always be firmly held with both hands during work Place your right hand on the upper hand grip and your left hand on the lower hand grip so that the...

Page 15: ...ect maintenance is essential to maintain the original efficiency and safety of the machine over time During maintenance operations Remove the spark plug cap Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold...

Page 16: ...correct distance between the electrodes Replace the spark plug and fasten it firmly using the supplied wrench The spark plug must be replaced with one with the same characteristics whenever the elect...

Page 17: ...ting working After finishing work daily After each refueling stop Weekly Monthly Every 12 months If problem If damaged If required Complete machine Visual inspection condition wear leaks Clean Control...

Page 18: ...tions see chapter 3 Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance between the electrodes Check the spark plug see chapter 5 Dirty spark plug or incorrect distance between the electrodes Check the spark plug...

Page 19: ...e pressure level LpA Measurement uncertainty dB A dB A 93 9 3 Measured acoustic power level Measurement uncertainty dB A dB A 106 6 3 Acoustic power level guaranteed dB A 109 Vibration level Upper han...

Page 20: ...280BVX Blower Vacuum 20 Original Instructions Version July 15 Parts Diagram...

Page 21: ...2 MIF28 0110 0002 TORSION SPRING 13 MIF28 0110 0001 RATCHET 14 MIF28 0110 0003 STARTER PAWLS 15 MIF28 0110 0004 PLATE WASHER 16 MIF28 0110 0005 PAWL SPRING CLIP 17 MIF28 0210 0002 AIR DEFLECTOR 18 MIG...

Page 22: ...SEAL 12X22X7 43 MIGB T2671 2 M4X20 SCREW M4X20 44 MIGB T93 M4 WASHER M4 45 MIGB T97 1 M4 PLAIN WASHER M4 46 MIF28 0106 0200 IGNITION COIL 47 MIF28 0106 0201 SPARK PLUG COVER 48 MIF28 0101 0005 INSULAT...

Page 23: ...KNOB AIR FILTER COVER 76 MIGB T845 ST5X16 SCREW ST5X16 77 MIGB T845 ST5X19 SCREW ST5X19 78 MIF28 0112 0300 LOWER HANDLE GRIP 79 MIF28 0112 0003 LOWER HANDLE 80 MIF28 0112 0400 LOWER HANDLE GRIP 81 MI...

Page 24: ...2671 2 M5X25 SCREW M5X25 109 MIGB T97 1 M5 WASHER M5 110 MIGB T93 M5 SPRING WASHER M5 111 MIF28 0112 0200 UPPER HANDLE GRIP 112 MISBC653KD 02 01 06 SPRING 113 MIF28 0111 0006 FIXED LINK 114 MIF28 0111...

Page 25: ...N COVER PLATE 129 MIF28 0114 0001 SUCTION TUBE UPPER 130 MIF28 0114 0002 SUCTION TUBE LOWER 131 MIF28 0214 0001 BLOW TUBE UPPER 132 MIF28 0114 0004 SAFETY GRILL 133 MIF28 0114 0003 BLOW PIPE ROUND 134...

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Page 28: ...or accidental damage Incorrect assembly adjustment or operation of the product Spare parts that are subject to wear e g bag blades bearings cables guards deflectors spark plugs air filters etc Neither...

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